Category: Excerpt from “a Profitable wife”
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The Unseen Hands of First Ladies: A Glimpse into History
Within the grand montage of history, we find ourselves transported to an intimate gathering that transcends time, where the contributions of First Ladies are illuminated in a way that resonates with the legacy of Rosalynn Carter, who’s memory we honor today. In my historical fiction, “A Profitable Wife,” we journey back to an era when…
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Available now: “A Profitable Wife”: A Window to America’s Past Through the Eyes of Easter Conklin
Today marks a momentous occasion as we celebrate the book launch of Kat Christensen’s “A Profitable Wife,” a novel that resurrects the soul of 19th-century America with a stirring narrative. Christensen masterfully paints a canvas that stretches from the end of the War of 1812 to the tense days leading up to the Civil War,…
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A Tale Retold: Kat Christensen Unveils Novel on the Notorious Conklin Murder in Otter Creek, Iowa
In the quaint township of Otter Creek, the whispers of the past come to life as author Kat Christensen releases her gripping novel, “A Profitable Wife“. With a fresh twist on the infamous 1856 William Conklin murder case, Christensen’s narrative rekindles the embers of a story that has smoldered in the town’s history for over…
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Echoes of Honor: Unveiling Sam Houston’s Retribution in Congress
In the annals of American history, few events capture the fiery spirit of personal honor and the rough-and-tumble politics of early America quite like the infamous altercation between two formidable men of their time: Sam Houston and William Stanbery. This blog post pulls back the curtain on a captivating excerpt from my upcoming book, “A…
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Dive Into ‘A Profitable Wife’ with an Exclusive Excerpt — Order Now!
Welcome to an exclusive sneak peek into my latest literary venture! The release of “A Profitable Wife” has happened, the excitement is palpable, and I’m thrilled to share that my novel is now available. This book, a labor of love and a testament to the power of storytelling, is ready to find its way into…
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From Unity to Uprising: The Dawn of the Era of the Common Man
As we turn the pages back to the early 19th century, we find a young America, brimming with pioneers and settlers, nestled in the promising embrace of the “Era of Good Feelings.” Following the War of 1812 it was a period characterized by political harmony, a time when factional and party divisions dissolved into the…
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The Grand Unveiling: “A Profitable Wife” Book Cover Reveal!
I am beyond excited to pull back the curtain and give you the first glimpse of something truly special – the stunning cover for “A Profitable Wife”! Crafted with utmost care and creativity by the amazing team at Historium Press, every detail captures the essence of a story that I hold near and dear. It’s…
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The Dawn of the Whigs: When Henry Clay Confronted the Iron Will of Andrew Jackson
In the pages of my novel ‘A Profitable Wife,’ readers are transported to a time of intense political drama, where the turbulent clash between Henry Clay and President Andrew Jackson sets a tumultuous backdrop to the narrative, weaving a tale where personal and political destinies are inextricably linked. On that fervent day of December 12,…
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The Storytellers…
An excerpt from “a Profitable wife” FOREWORD The first time I bore witness to this infamous family lore I was about nine years old. I was sitting on a footstool next to my grandmother’s rocking chair. Her tone was hushed and secretive. Her head tilted to one side with a coy smile. This particular story…
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